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Please note that a fund for the promotion of Icelandic literature operates under the auspices of the Icelandic Ministry Forlagid of Education and Culture and subsidizes translations of literature. Rights For further information please write to: Icelandic Literature Center Hverfisgata 54 | 101 Reykjavik Agency Iceland Phone +354 552 8500 [email protected] | www.islit.is PICTURE BOOKS ILLUSTRATED FICTION FICTION Children’s FANTASY YOUNG ADULT SAGAS AND MYTHOLOGY books SCIENCE UA MATTHIASDOTTIR [email protected] VALGERDUR BENEDIKTSDOTTIR [email protected] · 3 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS HALLDOR A. ELVARSSON: TEXT AND ILLUSTRATIONS HALLDOR A. ELVARSSON (b.1968) is the author of several popular non-fiction books for children. He has received a special award from the Icelandic section of IBBY for his entertaining and original books for young children. All the Colours of the Animals Litróf dýranna, 2014 This gorgeous book brings the colour spectrum to life with the assistance of vibrant animals from every corner of the world. HI! MY NAME IS CARLO THE CHAMELEON AND I CAN CHANGE COLOUR. IF YOU LOOK CLOSE, YOU‘LL FIND ME ON EVERY SPREAD IN THE BOOK. SEE YOU AROUND! HARDCOVER 20,5 x 20,5 cm 28 pp 0+ YEARS · 3 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS ASLAUG JONSDOTTIR TEXT AND ILLUSTRATIONS A SL AUG JONSDOT TIR (b.1963) received The Reykjavik Children’s Literature Prize for her work as illustrator in 2000, and was nomi- nated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award HARDCOVER same year. Her illustrations have been selected 30 pp, 15,5 x 29,5 cm for the IBBY Honor List: Children’s Verses with Sold to: Sweden (Kabusa); Faroe text by Bodvar Gudmundsson in 2004 and The Islands (Bókadeildin); China (Maitian Press); United Arab Story of the Blue Planet with text by Andri Sn- Emirates (Hudhud) aer Magnason in 2002, for which she received the West-Nordic Children’s Book Prize and the UKLA Award 2014 along with the author. She has been nominated to the 2015 Astrid Lind- 2–6 YEARS gren Memorial Award for her work. KALLE GÜETTLER RAKEL HELMSDAL Monster Kitty TEXT Skrímslakisi, 2014 R A K EL HEL MSDA L lives in Torshavn in HARDCOVER the Faroe Islands. She is an author of children’s 30 pp, 15,5 x 29,5 cm books, plays, and short stories. Sold to: Sweden (Kabusa); Faroe K A LLE GÜET TLER lives in Häverö in the Islands (Bókadeildin); Norway (Skald); China Uppland province in Sweden. Kalle is an author (Maitian Press) of fiction for children and teenagers, as well as textbooks and educational material. 2–6 YEARS This delightful series is written in partnership between three authors from Iceland, Sweden and the Faroe Islands. It has produced seven popular award-winning books, all of which Monster Squabbles focus on human relations and situations which all children face at some time. Skrímslaerjur, 2012 • Nominated to the Nordic Council Children and Young People‘s Literature Prize 2013 · 4 · · 5 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS 2–6 YEARS HARDCOVER 30 pp, 15,5 x 29,5 cm Monster at the Top Skrímsli á toppnum, 2010 Sold to: Sweden (Kabusa); Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin); China (Maitian Culture) English translation available Monster Visit Skrímsli í heimsókn, 2009 Sold to: Sweden (Kabusa); Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin); Denmark (Torgard); China (Maitian Culture); United Arab Emirates (Hudhud) English translation available Monster Flu Skrímslapest, 2008 Sold to: Sweden (Kabusa); Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin); Denmark (Torgard); France (Circonflexe/Millepages); Norway (Skald) English and Spanish translations available Monster in the Dark Skrímsli í myrkrinu, 2007 Sold to: Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen); Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin); Denmark (Torgard); France (Circonflexe/Millepages); China (Maitian Culture); Norway (Skald); United Arab Emirates (Hudhud) English, Spanish and German translations available Big Monsters Don’t Cry Stór skrímsli gráta ekki, 2006 • Reykjavik’ Children’s Literature Prize Council of Education • Nominated to Le prix des Incorruptibles, France Sold to: Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen); Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin); Denmark (Torgard); Spain/Catalonia/Galicia/Basque Country (Sushi Books); France (Circonflexe/Millepages); Norway (Skald); China (Maitian Culture); Lithuania (Burokelis); United Arab Emirates (Hudhud); English and Spanish translation available No! Said the Little Monster Nei! Sagði litla skrímslið, 2004 • The Icelandic Illustration Award Sold to: Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen); Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin); Denmark (Carlsen) Finland (Pieni Karhu); Spain/Catalonia/ Galicia/Basque Country (Sushi Books); France (Circonflexe/ Millepages); Finland (Pieni Karhu); Norway (Skald); China (Maitian Culture); Lithuania (Burokelis); United Arab Emirates (Hudhud) · 4 · · 5 · English and Spanish translation available Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS Good Evening Gott kvöld, 2005 When dad pops out to collect mom, a boy is left alone at home, in the sole company of his defenceless teddy bear. But reassuring a teddy bear is easier said than done. The play based on the book received the Icelandic theatre award Griman for the best children’s play in 2008. HARDCOVER • The Icelandic Booksellers’ Prize as the Best Children’s 26 pp, 24,5 x 21,5 cm Swedish translation available Book of 2005 YEARS 3–9 • The Icelandic Illustration Award • Reykjavik Children’s Literature Prize • Nominated for the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize The Egg Eggið, 2003 One stormy night the egg falls out of its nest and rolls away. It narrowly escapes the clutches of a wild cat, tango dancers, and a chef, and faces many other mishaps before the shell finally cracks open and the young bird takes to HARDCOVER 32 pp, 20 x 20 cm the sky. An original and exciting story, beauti- English and Spanish translation fully illustrated. available 3–7 YEARS • Selected and listed on White Ravens: Special mention 2004, at the International Youth Library (IYL), in Munich, Germany · 7 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS BJORK BJARKADOTTIR TEXT AND ILLUSTRATIONS BJORK BJARKADOTTIR (b.1971) received special recognition from the IBBY in the spring of 2006 for her contribution to children’s culture, as well as The Icelandic Illustration Award the same year for her book Granny Goes on Summer Holiday. www.bjorkbjarka.no Darling Dad Elsku besti pabbi, 2008 Dad is number one on Emilia’s list. She has the best dad in the entire world, as funny as a clown, as lithe as a monkey, and as strong as a bear. But when dad gets ill, Emilia has to act responsibly and do her bit to help him get well HARDCOVER again quickly. Darling Dad is a companion 26 pp, 20 x 20 cm YEARS Sold to: Norway (Skald); 1–5 volume to the popular Mom is Best. The short Egypt (Boustany) English and German translations and simple text is brought to life by the lively available and inspired illustrations which make an instant hit with children. • Selected for the IBBY Honour List 2010 Mom is Best Mamma er best, 2005 Tommy likes sitting in his mom’s lap. But when mom develops a balloon belly there’s hardly any HARDCOVER 26 pp, 20 x 20 cm room for him anymore. This makes him wonder Sold to: Austria/Germany (Picus Verlag); Norway (Skald); Egypt (Boustany) if another type of mom might not be better. English translation available 1–5 YEARS Maybe an elephant mom or a fish mom or even a flying dragon mom? But in the end Tommy comes to realise that his own mom is best. · 7 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS The Super Granny Series Oli‘s grandmother is a Supergranny who flies about at night capturing thugs and thieves. Once in a while Oli gets to go with her and that‘s when the fun begins. Oli and Supergranny‘s exciting adventures are told in en- chanting text and delightful illustrations. Granny Goes on Summer Holiday Amma fer í sumarfrí, 2006 HARDCOVER 32 pp, 20,5 x 25 cm English and German YEARS translations available 3–7 Granny’s Secret Leyndarmálið hennar ömmu, 2003 HARDCOVER 32 pp, 20,5 x 25 cm YEARS English translation available 3–7 Granny and the Thief in the Gallery Amma og þjófurinn í safninu, 2004 HARDCOVER 32 pp, 20,5 x 25 cm English translation available 3–7 YEARS Supergranny and the Pirates Súperamma og sjóræningjarnir, 2009 HARDCOVER 32 pp, 20,5 x 25 cm 3–7 YEARS · 9 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS SIGRUN DANIELSDOTTIR TEXT BJÖRK BJARKADOTTIR ILLUSTR AT IONS (author information on page 7) SIGRUN DANIELSDÓTTIR (b.1975) is a psychologist specializing in body image and eating issues. She believes all bodies are created equal and kids should be supported in being happy in their own, unique skin. Your Body is Brilliant Kroppurinn er kraftaverk, 2014 Bodies do all sorts of amazing things, like move around, grow bigger, and heal themselves. Bodies also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we need to take care of them so that they stay healthy and strong. If we listen to our bodies they tell us exactly what they need. The colourful illustrations in this unique picture book will encourage children to love their bodies from an early age. By learning about all the wonderful things bodies do, and how each body is different and unique, children will be inspired to take good care of their HARDCOVER 34 pp, 24,6x 24,6 cm bodies throughout their lives. English translation available Sold to: World English (Singing Dragon); Promoting respect for body diversity among Denmark (Turbine); Brazil (Nova Alexandria); South Korea children will also encourage kindness and (Prunsoop); South America (Amanuense) help prevent bullying. YEARS This book is ideal for children aged 3 and FROM 3 upwards to read at home or school, either alone or with a parent, family member, teacher, or other caring professional. · 9 · Index ┘ PICTURE BOOKS JONA VALBORG ARNADOTTIR TE X T ELSA NIELSEN ILLUSTR ATIONS JONA VALBORGARNADOTTIR (b.1973) has a degree in Human Resources and a M.Paed.